Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A two-year part-time MBA for senior leaders, delivered in a modular structure in Oxford and international locations so that students can study without interrupting their careers. Learning themes are global complexity, entrepreneurial thinking and strategic leadership, with a typical class of 65-70 from around 38 nationalities.

Faculty: Saïd Business School | Duration: 2 years part-time (24 months for the January intake; 26 months for the September intake including assessment) | Intake: 17 January 2027 and 12 September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

14-18 one-week modules roughly every five weeks, with core modules, electives, an entrepreneurship project, one-to-one leadership coaching and an academic supervisor. Teaching uses case studies and interactive lectures, study groups, individual and group assignments, presentations and examinations. The award is a Master of Business Administration from the University of Oxford.

Career pathways

The programme is designed for senior practitioners looking to advance their career, move into a new industry or grow their business; around one-third of students are sponsored by their employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of ten years of professional experience, ideally with five years of managerial or executive responsibility (the application page states at least five years' managerial experience); an undergraduate degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or equivalent professional qualification, or a very strong fast-track employment history. A GMAT or GMAC Executive Assessment score (exemptions may be available for highly experienced candidates), academic transcripts, two professional or academic references, three essays and a video essay of up to two minutes; shortlisted candidates are interviewed. English language if English is not the first language or the applicant is not from a majority English-speaking country (waivers available): IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 per component; TOEFL iBT 110 with Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25 (only tests taken before 21 January 2026 are currently accepted); CPE or CAE 191 overall and 185 per component; Oxford Test of English Advanced 165 overall and 155 per component; tests less than two years old at start. Application fee GBP 75. September 2027 intake deadlines: Stage 1 9 November 2026; Stage 2 27 January 2027; Stage 3 15 March 2027; Stage 4 10 May 2027; Stage 5 28 June 2027.

Intake: 17 January 2027 and 12 September 2027

Duration: 24 or 22 months part-time

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